Michael Dibie

Michael Dibie serves as a key procurement lead within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management at the U.S. Department of Labor, where he oversees contracting activities critical to the agency’s operational infrastructure. His responsibilities center on acquiring specialized workforce development and technical training services that support Job Corps and other internal modernization initiatives. Dibie manages a portfolio of acquisitions under NAICS 611519, focusing on non-degree vocational and trade education programs, curriculum development, and digital learning platforms. He plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s mission to enhance workforce readiness through institutional capacity building and technology-enabled training delivery. Dibie maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of experienced contractors, including Management & Training Corporation, Career Systems Development Corporation, and Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., each of which delivers scalable training solutions and administrative support systems. His working relationships are characterized by long-term engagement with vendors possessing proven expertise in federal workforce programs, particularly those with experience in federally funded youth and adult education initiatives. He prioritizes vendors capable of integrating performance metrics, data analytics, and compliance reporting into service delivery models. A strong advocate for small business participation, Dibie consistently structures procurements to maximize socioeconomic opportunities, with nearly half of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He frequently employs HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to direct contracts toward economically distressed communities. His contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate alignment with federal socioeconomic goals, prioritizing small, community-based providers alongside established institutional partners. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 611519, reflecting deep specialization in technical and trade school services. He procures turnkey workforce training systems, including instructor-led and hybrid learning environments, credentialing programs, and digital learning management platforms tailored to federal employment and skills development objectives. His domain expertise lies in designing acquisitions that bridge educational delivery with measurable labor market outcomes.